Rob Rinder calls for law change after Lucy Letby’s refusal to attend sentencing The killers of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa have also not attended sentencing hearings. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
A Lucy Letby inquiry must answer this: why was she seen as a victim, not a killer? Blinded by the nurse’s supposed ‘vulnerability’, the hospital rounded on doctors raising concerns, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
After Lucy Letby: what are new parents entitled to expect when their newborn needs specialist care? The facts of the Lucy Letby case are harrowing. A nurse has been convicted of murdering seven of her newborn patients and attempting to murder six others. And there are suggestions that managers in the healthcare system failed to heed the concerns raised by some of Letby’s colleagues, meaning that… The Conversation · Aug 22, 2023
Lucy Letby: How the ‘average nurse’ turned into one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers Letby, who has been found guilty of murdering seven babies, took advantage of her position to kill in plain sight. But despite a 10-month trial, we’re no closer to understanding the motive behind her horrifying crimes The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Whole-life sentences: when life in prison actually means life Lucy Letby will die behind bars after the 33-year-old nurse was sentenced to life in prison without the prospect of parole – an incredibly rare occurrence in the British justice system. The Week · Aug 22, 2023
Statutory inquiry into Lucy Letby ‘on the table’, government minister admits Ms Keegan said there are ‘pros and cons’ of statutory versus non-statutory inquiries but families of victims can discuss those with the inquiry’s chair The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Lucy Letby: doctor who raised alarm calls for regulation of NHS executives Dr Stephen Brearey says officials ‘absolutely’ need to be regulated in similar manner to medical practitioners The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
NHS bosses who ignored my warning must be held to account, Lucy Letby whistleblower says Medics said that NHS managers should be regulated in a similar way to doctors and nurses. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
‘I’m not a hero, I was just doing my job’, says consultant who helped catch killer nurse Lucy Letby Dr Ravi Jayaram raised concerns about Letby to management at the Countess of Chester Hospital Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
Full judicial inquiry into horror Lucy Letby killings moves step closer As pressure grows on NHS managers accused of ignoring doctors’ warnings Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Life term for UK’s worst child killer In today’s newsletter: serious questions have been raised after the trial and conviction of a serial baby murderer • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
Lucy Letby news – latest: Whistleblower hits out at NHS failings after concerns about killer nurse ignored Warning: distressing content. Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Justice secretary vows quick law change after Lucy Letby refused to appear for her sentencing Labour told the Conservatives to ‘get on with’ plans to compel offenders to appear in court for sentencings The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Newspapers rally behind law change as Letby refuses to attend sentencing Government urged to bring in legislation after child killer avoided facing families of her victims. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Mother of shooting victim Olivia expresses sympathy for Letby victims’ families: ‘Heart goes out to them’ Cheryl Korbel, the mother of schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, has been campaigning for a change in the law to force criminals to appear in court
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Lucy Letby motive: Why did serial killer nurse murder seven babies? Prosecutors put forward several possible motives as to why Letby murdered babies
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 What the papers say – August 22 The sentencing of serial child killer Lucy Letby dominates the front pages as she refuses to appear in court.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing Labour told the Conservatives to ‘get on with’ plans to compel offenders to appear in court for sentencings.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023 Morning Mail: poll backs rent caps, Catholic hospitals refusing abortions, Trump set US$200,000 bond Our latest Essential poll shows three-quarters back help for tenants, and we reveal how publicly funded facilities are limiting women’s care
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak for law change after ‘cowardly’ Lucy Letby avoids facing victims’ families at sentencing Britain’s worst child killer was absent from the dock at Manchester Crown Court as she was given a whole-life term
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Former Missouri respiratory therapist sentenced to 18 years in prison over 2002 patient deaths In 2002, nine patients died at Hedrick Medical Center over a several month period, a series of events that charging documents called ‘medically suspicious’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023 Inside Low Newton: the high security prison that will house Lucy Letby Durham facility is regarded as safe by inspectors and houses Joanna Dennehy, who also received a whole life order
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023 ‘Lucy Letby has destroyed our lives’ – the family victim statements Families of Lucy Letby’s baby victims give emotional and harrowing impact statements during sentencing
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023 Lucy Letby inquiry could be upgraded to compel witnesses, No 10 indicates Rishi Sunak facing pressure from families and medical experts to put planned inquiry on statutory footing
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 Mum of Olivia Pratt-Korbel furious as Lucy Letby snubs victims’ families Killers absence from court is a “punch in the stomach”, says Cheryl Korbel